Preventing Unintentional Injuries
There are many non-traumatic situations or conditions that may occur and need to be handled properly. Being prepared and knowing how to react ahead of time could prevent a situation from becoming an emergency. And, learning how to respond to conditions and illnesses properly could make the difference between a potentially fatal outcome and a treatable, manageable situation.
Listed in the directory below you will find some additional information regarding preventing unintentional injuries, for which we have provided a brief overview.
If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please visit the Non-Traumatic Emergencies Online Resources page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic.
More Information
- Preventing Unintentional Injuries Overview
- Vital Signs (Body Temperature, Pulse Rate, Respiration Rate, Blood Pressure)
- When to Call For Help
- Emergency Information Form
- Household Safety Checklist
- Immunizations
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Choking and the Heimlich Maneuver
- First-Aid Kit
- Bicycle / In-line Skating / Skateboarding Safety
- Car Safety
- Fire Safety
- Water Safety
- Sports Safety
- Preventing Falls
- Firearms Safety
- Sun Safety
